Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek
FairElmore County, Alabama · .5 M. N. of Al 231 · Structure no. 018144
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 918
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 918 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek carry?
About 918 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old US HWY 231 over Yellow Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.